Financial Aid

Costs, Scholarships & Financial Aid

While many financial aid, scholarship, and grant options are available to help you pay for college, we know it can be hard to get the information you need to know, to make an informed choice. Let us help you!

WVU Parkersburg offers the lowest bachelor degree tuition rate in West Virginia and in-state tuition rates to all Ohio residents, making us one of the most affordable, accredited four-year colleges in the nation. With our help, over eighty-six percent of our students have received enough financial aid, grants, and scholarships to cover the entire cost of their tuition.

Explore more about financial aid below or contact us so we can help you find ways to pay for college while minimizing the amount you have to repay after graduation.

Our tuition rates reflect the total cost per hour. We’re dedicated to helping you maximize your investment start-to-finish with the most affordable four-year degrees in West Virginia. Click to learn more about full tuition information.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE

$153/credit hour

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

$211/credit hour

EARLY COLLEGE

$50/credit hour

Applying for Financial Aid

Let our expert financial aid specialists guide you step-by-step through the financial aid process, including eligibility, how to get financial aid, grants, scholarships, and when and how to apply for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

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Payment Options

At WVU Parkersburg, we offer various options when it comes to paying for college tuition. In addition to financial aid, tuition may be paid by cash, check credit card, an installment payment plan, or even online!